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CE
2008
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Free/libre open source software implementation in schools: Evidence from the field and implications for the future
This empirical paper shows how free/libre open source software (FLOSS) contributes to mutual and collaborative learning in an educational environment. Unlike proprietary software,...
Yu-Wei Lin, Enrico Zini
CE
2008
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Designing multimedia games for young children's taxonomic concept development
This study aimed to design and evaluate multimedia games which were based on the theories of children's development of taxonomic concepts. Factors that might affect children&...
Yao-Ting Sung, Kuo-En Chang, Meng-Da Lee
CE
2008
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Participation in class and in online discussions: Gender differences
Gender differences between participation in face-to-face and web-based classroom discussions were examined, by comparing the men
Avner Caspi, Eran Chajut, Kelly Saporta
CE
2007
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The need for virtual information managers in education
In this paper, the authors analyse how educational institutions behave in relation with the contents available through the Web. They also reflect on the features of the currently...
Xavier Jaén, Xavier Bohigas, Montse Novell
CE
2007
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The design of instructional multimedia in e-Learning: A Media Richness Theory-based approach
The rapid development of computer and Internet technologies has made e-Learning become an important learning method. There has been a considerable increase in the needs for multim...
Pei-Chen Sun, Hsing Kenny Cheng
CE
2007
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Mobile learning: A framework and evaluation
Wireless data communications in form of Short Message Service (SMS) and Wireless Access Protocols (WAP) browsers have gained global popularity, yet, not much has been done to exte...
Luvai F. Motiwalla
CE
2007
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The distance from isolation: Why communities are the logical conclusion in e-learning
This paper argues that the internet is built around key technology design features of openness, robustness and decentralisation. These design features have transformed into social...
Martin Weller
CE
2008
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eTeacher: Providing personalized assistance to e-learning students
Silvia N. Schiaffino, Patricio García, Anal...